Overview The U.S. Constitution Affords Citizens Various Rights And Freedoms. These Include Freedom Of Religion, Freedom From

Overview The U
S
Constitution affords citizens various rights and freedoms
These include freedom of religion, freedom from unreasonable search and seizures, and the right to equal justice
 As upholders of the Constitution, police officers swear an oath to uphold peoples Constitutional rights as they perform their duties to prevent, reduce, and address criminal activities
Of the 27 amendments to the U
S
Constitution, four amendments in particular pertain to the criminal justice process: The Fourth Amendment prevents unreasonable searches and seizures
The Fifth Amendment affords people various rights in criminal and civil proceedings
Examples include the right to a grand jury and due process
It also allows people to protect themselves from self-incrimination, and it prohibits double jeopardy The Sixth Amendment guarantees various rights to criminal defendants, such as the right to a speedy trial, a lawyer, and an impartial jury
It also guarantees defendants the right to know who their accusers are and the nature of the charges and evidence against them
The Eighth Amendment prohibits the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishments
In this assignment, you will be asked to: Explain the meaning and importance of these four amendments
Illustrate with an example how the amendment applies to a player and a step in the criminal justice process
Illustrate with an example, from case law or contemporary articles, of how the amendment applies to the particular player and step in the criminal justice process
  Instructions Use the Constitutional Amendments and Criminal Justice Process Template [DOCX] to:  Provide the text of the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments, along with your interpretation of them and their importance
Note: The Fourth Amendment is completed for you as an example to guide your work on the remaining three amendments
Likewise, be sure to refer to the work you did in this week’s discussion on the Fifth and Sixth Amendments as you complete this portion of your assignment
  Illustrate with an example how the amendment applies to a player and a step in the criminal justice process (for example, Fourth Amendment law enforcement arrest)
  Refer to 3Ps of Criminal Justice document (left-hand menu) as you work on this portion of your assignment
  Illustrate with an example, from case law or contemporary articles, how the amendment applies to the particular player and step in the criminal justice process
You may find the CQ Supreme Court Collection database useful as you conduct your research
This less than two-minute video, called Finding Supreme Court Cases Relating to Specific Amendments, shows you how to search for cases by amendment
Use three sources to support your writing
Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate
Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment
For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides
Consult the Constitutional Amendments Resources List [PDF] for links to help you get started on your research
  You may use your textbook as one of your resources
  Note: Be sure to use the Constitutional Amendments and Criminal Justice Process Template to complete your assignment
Formatting This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards
For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course
Check with your professor for any additional instructions
Note the following: The preferred method is for your Constitutional Amendments and Criminal Justice Process Template to be typed, single-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides
Include a cover page containing the assignment title, your name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date
The cover page is not included in the required page length
Include a source list page
Citations and references must follow SWS format
The source list page is not included in the required page length
Learning Outcomes  The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is: Review the application of constitutional rights throughout criminal procedure
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